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Hi, my name is Isabella and I live with my son in a rural Costarica Village in the jungle, near the beautiful natural reserve Dona Karen by Asepaleco, wild place with monkeys, armadillos, iguanas, many birds... you can hike, swim in the rivers and we will be happy to bring you around to explore the beautiful beaches like playa Coyote and Costa de Oro that are 45 min from our house.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Interests
Mountain
Beach
Nature
Farming
Drawing & painting
Animals
Outdoor activities
Hiking
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will live the authentic Costarican village life, participate to the social events, and learn from the locals the true meaning of kindness and surviving in this land. Eat fruit from the trees and wake up by the monkeys.
Projects involving children
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Help
I am looking for someone responsible, no smoker and happy to work in the garden (a little permaculture project), cleaning the house, play with my kid and big dogs. Knowledge of maintenance, sewing, carpentry and such are much appreciated, You will have your own room and bathroom and I will cook for you good Italian food. I am a botanist and a chef, so I will be happy to share with you my knowledge and skills. We will work together.Two weeks maximum stay.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I am Italian, but speak English, Spanish and a little French, so I will be glad to host people who want to talk with me and my son in their language to practice and for him to learn a good English.
Accommodation
You will have your own private room and toilet. I built a dome just for the volunteers. Good meals provided.
What else ...
You can go by taxi to the near city, Jicaral, and from there take a bus to go the main cities like Nicoya. I will bring you there at least two times x week. Here people wake up early and go to sleep early. You must love calm and natural kind of life. If you own a 4x4 car you will have a big freedom and enjoy the place more.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
After your scheduled work you are free to use your time as you prefer.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Poteo (5 years)
He is a little over the edge. will try to kiss you in the mouth and play hard, but he is really sweet
LILITH (6 years)
Cane Corso very sweet
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He is a lovely and caring human being, the best with animals and with children too.
I feel blessed to have met him and thanks workaway for it, my son has a lot to learn from a man like him and we are… read more
Isabella is a wonderful and kind person, someone you can truly talk with about anything. Thanks to her, I felt like a member of the family and the local community. And of course — she is an incredible cook. I will really miss her… read more
Invece con Isabella sin da subito c’è stata una sintonia che mi ha fatto vivere tutto il periodo con tranquillità e spensieratezza.
Lei è molto gentile nell’aiutarti su tutto: ti accompagna con la sua auto, ti dà… read more
he became immediately part of our family, happy to play with my boy and dogs and work. He is the type of person who wants to learn and is committed in making the job you give him at his best.
I would be happy to have him here again.
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He is a lovely and caring human being, the best with animals and with children too.
I feel blessed to have met him and thanks workaway for it, my son has a lot to learn from a man like him and we are… read more
Isabella is a wonderful and kind person, someone you can truly talk with about anything. Thanks to her, I felt like a member of the family and the local community. And of course — she is an incredible cook. I will really miss her… read more
Invece con Isabella sin da subito c’è stata una sintonia che mi ha fatto vivere tutto il periodo con tranquillità e spensieratezza.
Lei è molto gentile nell’aiutarti su tutto: ti accompagna con la sua auto, ti dà… read more
he became immediately part of our family, happy to play with my boy and dogs and work. He is the type of person who wants to learn and is committed in making the job you give him at his best.
I would be happy to have him here again.
